  The longtime chief executive built AIPAC into an influential lobbying and political entity over nearly 30 years in the roleBy Gabby Deutch Howard Kohr, the longtime chief executive of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, will retire at the end of the year after nearly 30 years atop the influential pro-Israel organization. The announcement, which AIPAC shared with members this afternoon, comes as the organization gears up to spend tens of millions of dollars on congressional races this year. That AIPAC is now playing a major, direct role in elections is a result of a massive strategic shift that Kohr and co-CEO Richard Fishman, who died in October, oversaw in recent years, moving the organization away from grassroots bipartisan lobbying and toward political spending. “We are the tip of the spear for driving vital pro-Israel policies in Congress and ensuring America stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel. We are building the political strength to stand firmly with our allies and defeat our detractors,” Kohr said in an email to AIPAC members, which was obtained by Jewish Insider. You May Have MissedBOWMAN'S BLUNDERRep. Jamaal Bowman on the defensive for promoting conspiracies — againA new report reveals that the New York lawmaker calls reports of sexual violence on Oct. 7 ‘propaganda.’ He walked back the remarks, but he didn’t apologize. CAMPUS BEATTraditionally quiet campuses now face widespread anti-Israel activityAnti-Israel activity has spiked on college campuses since the Oct. 7 terror attacks. Read more...        |
3.26.2024
SCOOP: AIPAC CEO Howard Kohr to retire at end of year
